Lens Maintenance?

Pigpen101 wrote in post #18420149
BTW Have fun, I'm quite jealous.

This is a 2018 trip --- probably in May but 'ya gotta plan. 'Ya gotta cross all the "t's and dot all the i's...

This will be my third trip to Africa and I simply can't wait. It really never gets old if you're into the sort of thing.

BASSAT

I apologize. I was re-reading some posts and I realized I might of been a bit snarky. This was not my intention.

Bassat wrote in post #18419794
When was the last time you sent your toaster in for maintenance?

mine used to back focus considerably (only two slices, tho) so i had it calibrated by neff. only cost £79+shipping, bargain in my eyes

Pigpen101 wrote in post #18420145
If you are going on an actual safari, it may be best to have the lens cleaned AFTER your trip.

Same goes shooting implosions. Dust is everywhere. Shoot Sunday Morning, drive less than 90 minutes to Canon Repair Facility in New Jersey on Monday Morning. And with CPS Gold, I drive home with gear 48 hours later, sometimes 24 hours.
For me, with the Canon Facilty so close, it's definitely worth the cost.

Pigpen101 wrote in post #18420161
BASSAT

I apologize. I was re-reading some posts and I realized I might of been a bit snarky. This was not my intention.

Wasn't ignoring you. Way busy. Apologies. Its all good.

Pigpen101 wrote in post #18419886
Join Canon Professional Services. My membership cost $100 a year. It consists of repair discounts, faster turn-around times, and I can send 5 items per year (bodies or lenses) for free cleaning and the 11 point maintenance check.

Doesn't that in theory require being a professional? Or does Canon not care as long as you have enough points?

kayl wrote in post #18445811
Doesn't that in theory require being a professional? Or does Canon not care as long as you have enough points?

"Canon Professional Services (CPS) provides exceptional support for full-time imaging professionals. CPS members receive exclusive 24/7 phone and e-mail support, expedited and discounted equipment maintenance and repairs, Equipment Evaluation Loans, on-site support at select events and shows, discounts on Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops, and more.
Qualifications
For Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, CPS assigns a point value to each item listed on the Qualified Product lists. Points are accrued when entered into your CPS account and are used to determine your qualification."

Cameras like 6D and 7DII only get you 5 points each, whereas 5DIII or 5DIV get you 7 points each. So two qualify you for Silver (fee free) but you need three for Gold ($100 fee)

Wilt wrote in post #18445864
"Canon Professional Services (CPS) provides exceptional support for full-time imaging professionals. CPS members receive exclusive 24/7 phone and e-mail support, expedited and discounted equipment maintenance and repairs, Equipment Evaluation Loans, on-site support at select events and shows, discounts on Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops, and more.
Qualifications
For Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, CPS assigns a point value to each item listed on the Qualified Product lists. Points are accrued when entered into your CPS account and are used to determine your qualification."

Cameras like 6D and 7DII only get you 5 points each, whereas 5DIII or 5DIV get you 7 points each. So two qualify you for Silver (fee free) but you need three for Gold ($100 fee)

That's for the US.

Wilt wrote in post #18445864
"Canon Professional Services (CPS) provides exceptional support for full-time imaging professionals. CPS members receive exclusive 24/7 phone and e-mail support, expedited and discounted equipment maintenance and repairs, Equipment Evaluation Loans, on-site support at select events and shows, discounts on Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops, and more.
Qualifications
For Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, CPS assigns a point value to each item listed on the Qualified Product lists. Points are accrued when entered into your CPS account and are used to determine your qualification."

Cameras like 6D and 7DII only get you 5 points each, whereas 5DIII or 5DIV get you 7 points each. So two qualify you for Silver (fee free) but you need three for Gold ($100 fee)

Or just more lenses...

kayl wrote in post #18445811
Doesn't that in theory require being a professional? Or does Canon not care as long as you have enough points?

Wilt beat me to it.